Bronze Bird
Gaslamp Quarter • $$
Wine Bars in San Diego worth going out for.
It's easy to spend a whole visit near the water and miss the parts of this city I'd actually recommend.
I keep track of wine bars in San Diego and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.
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Top picks
$8 All You Can Eat Spaghetti
Tue, Oct 20 · 5:00 PM
Hillcrest • $$
One time only
Mothership
North Park • $$$
LJ Crafted Wines
Bird Rock • $$
Le Charcuterie Bar
East Village • $$
Herb & Wood
Little Italy • $$$
Postino Little Italy
Little Italy • $$
The Patio on Lamont
Pacific Beach • $$
Great terrace
Pali Wine Co.
Little Italy • $$
Great terrace
Quigley Fine Wines
Cortez Hill
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Frequently asked questions
How are these wine bars in San Diego chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.